CONNECT with Sheila Botelho Podcast

050: How To Overcome Fear & Start Living

February 01, 2021 Sheila Botelho
CONNECT with Sheila Botelho Podcast
050: How To Overcome Fear & Start Living
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Episode Notes:

Does fear keep stopping you from upleveling your health, relationships, or career? It certainly has for me over the years! While I've overcome many fears in my life, there's always another mountain to climb, and I'm up for it. This message is as much for myself as it is for you.  Listen in to hear what I'm working on - right along side of you. 

May this episode give you an extra dose of courage to move into the next phase of your growth and purpose.

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I’ve noticed something about myself. Sometimes, when I’m about to attempt something new, I feel an initial thrill of excitement that gets squashed by a familiar surge of fear. It’s similar to a  sharp breath blowing out the candles on a birthday cake.

 

But it feels like an uninvited party guest.

 

Next, come all the rationalizations of why the thing I’m excited about won’t work, or why I’m not capable of pulling it off. You’ve probably been there at least once in your life. It’s been called “getting in your own way.”

 

We’re not alone.

 

I’ve read about and watched countless interviews of business titans and entertainment and sports celebrities who say they’ve felt the exact same way. But there’s a difference.

 

They feel the fear and do what they fear anyway.

 

Imagine how your life would look if you were able to acknowledge that feeling of fear and just go for it? Almost always, you’d find that what you fear won’t come to pass and instead, you’ll achieve something great. If things don’t go as well as planned, you might have a good story to tell and you’ll definitely have learned something.

 

Change the channel.

 

Whether it’s trying that new yoga class, presenting a unique business idea to your peers, or taking that far-flung trip you’ve always dreamed of, stop allowing fear to choose your path. Instead, switch your focus to all the wonderful things that could happen if you do what you dream.

 

Make a list.

 

I’ve always found it helpful to write pros and cons lists when I’ve been stuck in fear. Often when I’ve read out loud my imagined fears, I’ve started to laugh. At ME. And how unrealistic the list is. When I’ve focused on the list of reasons why I should go for it, I’ve felt encouraged because it’s usually a much longer list.

 

It all begins with knowing what you want and side-stepping the fear that has become a habit of stopping you. Listening to irrational fears will never allow you to attain your goals.

 

Start a new habit.

 

Daily affirm the goal you have and build the habit of focusing your thoughts on what you want – instead of what you fear. When you see your fears for what they are: irrational thoughts, you’ll start taking steps towards living the life you want. You’ll begin to feel more alive and fulfilled than you thought possible. You might even inspire those around you to do the same.

 

Now, I want to hear from you. What is one fear you’ve overcome by feeling the fear and doing it anyway? Was it worth it?

 

Here's to chasing your passion!

Big Blessings.